This content was last updated on 5/6/2025
- What is the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP)?
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The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) is a state program that helps people get prescription medications for free or at low cost. KPAP does this through programs offered by drug companies, discount drug programs, and discount pharmacy programs.
- Does it cost anything to use KPAP?
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No. KPAP is a program of the Kentucky Department of Public Health. It is free for Kentucky residents.
- How does KPAP work?
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Call the statewide toll-free hotline at 1-800-633-8100. You are connected to a trained advocate called a navigator. The navigator can find assistance programs. This you don’t have to fill out applications for each drug company’s prescription assistance programs.
- Can I get help from the drug companies’ prescription assistance programs without using KPAP?
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Yes you can, but using KPAP’s services can be easier. There is less paperwork – you don’t have to fill out separate applications. Also, KPAP has more direct access to the drug companies’ programs. It can be quicker than trying to do it on your own. KPAP works with medical providers and community agencies like churches, hospitals and social services. They give you information about KPAP and other ways to get help with your prescriptions.
- Am I eligible for prescription assistance.
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Your eligibility is based on income guidelines. These guidelines are set by each drug company in the KPAP program—usually between 200-400% of the federal poverty level.
You don’t have to be a certain age to apply. It doesn’t matter if you have insurance or not. Most programs help insured AND uninsured patients, as long as you don’t have coverage for the medication you need. Even senior citizens in the Medicare “doughnut hole” may be eligible.
- What are some of the drug companies that have prescription assistance programs?
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Merck: Merck medicines and vaccines are free to people who don't have prescription drug or health insurance coverage. https://www.merckhelps.com/
Pfizer: Pfizer medicines are free to eligible patients through their doctor's office or at home. https://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/resources/patients
Organon: Organon medicines are free to people who don't have prescription drug or health insurance coverage. https://www.organonhelps.com
Novartis: Some Novartis medicine is free to eligible patients. https://pap.novartis.com/
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc: Has patient assistance programs to make it easier to get the medicine you need. https://www.tevacares.org/
Gilead Sciences: Some Gilead medicines are free for patients who meet the program's eligibility guidelines. https://www.gilead.com/medicines/medication-access/us-patient-access
AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca medicines are free to eligible uninsured and Medicare patients. https://www.azandmeapp.com/
Eli Lilly Company: Helps eligible patients get their prescribed Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) medications for free. https://www.lillycares.com/
GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline): Certain GSK medications and vaccines are free to eligible patients. https://gskforyou.com/programs/patient-assistance-program/
